We believe that meaningful climate action depends on collaboration – not just within our company, but across the entire value chain. That’s why we engage actively with a wide range of stakeholders, from customers and suppliers to policymakers, investors, and local communities.
To get there, we’re transforming how we use energy across our mills and production sites, shifting to renewable and low-emission sources where feasible. We’re investing in processes that reduce emissions and improve material efficiency. Our decarbonization levers – from energy efficiency and electrification to biogenic fuels and hydrogen – are already shaping our operations. We also recognize the potential of external factors, like the decarbonization of electricity grids and broader market shifts. These will help accelerate our progress.
Forests are a big part of the picture too. Through sustainable forestry and responsible land use, we’re enhancing carbon sequestration and supporting biodiversity. Finally, we’re evolving our product portfolio to offer renewable and circular alternatives that help our customers cut their own carbon footprints. There will always be residual emissions, and those could be more than balanced by the potential carbon sinks of our forests, product-related impacts like temporary carbon storage or other carbon removal options.
We track our progress every year and report it transparently. Our net-zero approach will be aligned with recognized international carbon accounting and assurance standards when these are finalized.
To make all this happen, we’re building strategic partnerships. It’s how we ensure that climate action isn’t just sustainable – it’s scalable and economically sound. And because these actions are built into our strategy, they’re creating long-term value for our business and the business of our customers.
